Parents learn about daughters death on Facebook

A large crowd gathered at a funeral home in suburban Atlanta Thursday night to remember a Valdosta State University freshman who was found dead in a campus dormitory as we learned her parents found out about their daughter's death on Facebook.

17-year-old freshman Jasmine Benjamin was found dead on a study room couch November 18th.

Her parents say a friend forwarded a Facebook post about the teen's death to them before authorities notified them.

Friends and family attended a private funeral service Thursday night in Benjamin's hometown of Lawrenceville.

Her death is being investigated as a homicide.

New surveillance cameras in dorm elevators on campus should be operational Friday.

The university planned to install them before Benjamin's death but there was a delay because the equipment was on back order.

A campus vigil in Benjamin's memory will be held Saturday at 6 p.m. at Georgia Hall.

During Thursday’s Savannah City Council meeting, Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach stated that the city is beginning the process of renaming the perceived racist name of the Talmadge Bridge and adding to the Confederate monument in Forsyth Park.

During Thursday’s Savannah City Council meeting, Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach stated that the city is beginning the process of renaming the perceived racist name of the Talmadge Bridge and adding to the Confederate monument in Forsyth Park.